The Politics of Modelling : Numbers Between Science and Policy Hardback
Edited by Andrea (Academic Counsellor, Academic Counsellor, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelon Saltelli, Monica (Researcher, Researcher, National Research Council of Italy, Institute for Cognitiv Di Fiore
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Chapter 2, 'Pay no attention to the model behind the curtain', Chapter 4, 'Mind the hubris: Complexity can misfire', and Chapter 8, ' Sensitivity auditing: A practical checklist for auditing decision-relevant models' are published open access and free to read or download from Oxford AcademicThe widespread use of mathematical models for policy-making and its social and political impact are at the core of this book.
While the discussion of mathematical modelling generally centres around technical features, use, and type of model, the literature is increasingly acknowledging that the social nature of modelling, its biases and responsibilities, are equally worth investigating.
This book tackles these emerging questions by adopting a multidisciplinary approach to investigate how current modelling practices address contemporary challenges, and fills a gap in the field, which has historically focused on statistical and algorithmic modes of producing numbers.
Thanks to its multidisciplinary appeal, this book will be essential reading for modellers, public officials, policymakers, and scholars alike.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:272 pages
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:25/08/2023
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- ISBN:9780198872412
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:272 pages
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:25/08/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9780198872412